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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove can add the warmth and character of any room. You can use it to cook, especially when you choose a model with a stovetop option. If the draft is decreased, larger wood stoves produce more creosote and burn inefficiently. The Louis stove is specially designed to be mobile and suitable for yurts caravans and shepherds' huts as well as boats, or vans. Cooking Cooking on a small wood-burning stove is one of the many pleasures that come with owning one. This can bring a real sense of pride satisfaction and care and also an opportunity to get away from the hectic pace of modern life for a short period of time. Planning is key when cooking on a log stove. Plan ahead and select recipes that do not require high heat. Soups, stews and casseroles are all great choices. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth considering. The cooker for wood stove plate replaces the blanking plates at the top of your stove to create a hotplate that is ideal for heating your kettle. Make sure to use only the finest quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is functioning well and is cooking at the right temperature. This will lessen the build-up of creosote which can cause problems with chimneys if it is not burned properly. Hardwoods like oak and ash are particularly recommended due to their capacity to create long coals that release lower levels of heat over time. The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to control the flow of air. This will allow you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the most efficient combustion. It is crucial to play around with the baffles on your stove to find the best settings for you. A trivet is also an excellent idea. It's designed to sit on top of your stove. This will prevent your kettle from boiling dry in the event that you leave it on the stove, which can be a common mistake to make when first using a log burner! It's also a good idea to purchase an electric kettle with whistles built-in it, which is beneficial for those who like an easy cup of coffee or tea. Warmth Wood-burning stoves are a fantastic source of heat. They not only heat your home, but can also help to ensure a sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood can reduce demand for electricity when the electricity grid is at its most busy and helps lower the cost of electricity for everyone! You can also set up a stove to heat a hot water supply for your taps and radiators. This is ideal for those who live in a tiny home, caravan or narrowboat and don't have the space to store a water heater. Cooking on wood stoves is another great way to use it! Many wood stoves have a flat surface, which is ideal to heat pans and pots. You can use the stove to cook, roast, boil or steam. Make sure your stove is able to burn the fuel you plan to use and is safe to do so. Keep your wood stove clean. This will prevent dangerous creosote from accumulating and keep the flames visible. It is a good idea to clear any excess ash from the grate frequently. It is important to make sure you are using well-seasoned, dry wood. This will help you achieve the most efficient and secure burn you can and also reduce the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Ideally, your firewood should be cut and split and stacked in a well-ventilated area for at least 12 months before bringing it inside to use. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that have been cut, packed and easy to store and transport. It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is correctly sized to fit the space you want to install it in. Putting too large of a stove in a small space could result in smaller fires, which will create more creosote, which will reduce the amount of heat that is produced. A small wood-burning stove can be able to heat 500 square feet, a medium wood burning stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet and an extra large wood stove will heat 2,200 square feet. Character A small wood burner will bring warmth and personality to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt for use in smoke-free areas so you can enjoy them in both rural and urban environments. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel, and has a landscape format of glass pane. It is perfect for both modern and traditional interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers stunning flame effects. This contemporary log burner features curved doors with large viewing windows. It provides incredible flame visualization. Air jets in the modern combustion system guide the air to the key areas of the flame, ensuring excellent performance. Different types of firewood come with varying initial water content in relation to the location they grow (willow is found in soils that are damp and next to water bodies, for instance) Therefore, some types of wood will need longer seasoning than others. Installation Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and character. A small stove will also reduce your fuel costs because you don't have to heat the entire house. It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're thinking of installing an appliance. This will enable them to evaluate your fireplace's dimensions accurately and provide you with a quote. It's not just the price of the stove that needs to be considered, it's also how much prep work and extras will be required in your home. It's crucial to hire the right professional because there's so much to consider. It could be necessary to have a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liner prevents harmful gases and smoke from escaping through the cracks in the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air in your home. It is a good idea to install one prior to installing your stove, especially if you live in an older property. Installing a stove in a space without a chimney will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will result in a chimney that is safe for smoke and fumes to escape. A twin wall system can be constructed through your home and exit via the roof or along the side. The latter is more economical and requires less internal work, but it can be less insulated. You'll need to build a hearth for the stove. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to select one that is easy to clean. You'll require a cowl and a flue lining for protection. If you are looking for a stove with a small size that can fit into your kitchen, then we recommend the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its compact size makes it ideal for kitchens with lots of space and it has a stunning window to view the flames from. Fireplaces & Stoves is a smoke-free model that has been DEFRA approved. This makes it suitable for use in areas that require smoke control.